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Ironbridge Institute
Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Coalbrookdale
Telford TF8 7AW
United Kingdom
Director: Dr Roger White (Academic Director), David de Haan (Programme Director)
Phone: +44 1952 432751
Fax: +44 1952 432237
Background, orientation and purpose
The Ironbridge Institute, established in 1980, aims to provide core training in the essential managerial
skills required by those employed in the heritage sector. It does this by providing training grounded in
relevant and up-to-date practical experience in the real world. The training is delivered by those
working in the sector or by visits examples of the best practices. The goal is to introduce students to
the essential core competencies required by the field so they can be equipped with the necessary skills
to succeed.
Programme(s) and qualification(s)
Postgraduate Diploma / MA in Heritage Management.
Heritage Conservation.
World Heritage Management.
Duration
Postgraduate Diploma / MA in Heritage Management – 1 to 4 years.
Content
Postgraduate Diploma / MA in Heritage Management:
This course provides managers working in the museums and heritage sector with transferable skills
and professional practice in four key areas: conservation, business management and finance,
marketing and interpretation.
Heritage Conservation:
The deadline for applications is in August 2003.
World Heritage Management:
The deadline for applications is in August 2003.
Evaluation and assessment
Postgraduate Diploma / MA in Heritage Management.
Student performance is evaluated through a final paper/thesis and practical work/internship.
Lecturers
There are three teaching personnel; all are men, all are permanent. Persons responsible for the study
programmes (Postgraduate Diploma / MA in Heritage Management) are David de Haan and Dr Roger
White.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a university degree and appropriate experience.
Student profile
Students are university graduates from the United Kingdom and abroad.
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